Look 26, Graffiti Goth Clown, gown and shoes

Look 26, Graffiti Goth Clown, gown and shoes
 2023 {Stronger together collection, autumn-winter 2023}

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk (chiffon), synthetic polymer paint, leather, plastic, rubber, metal (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 190.0 cm (centre back) 50.0 cm (waist, flat) (gown)
(b-c) 15.0 × 23.5 × 8.5 cm (each) (shoes)
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
(b) label, insole, printed in coloured inks on pink grosgrain: ROM / ANCE / WAS / BORN / x / PaUL / yoRe
(c) label, insole, printed in coloured inks on pink grosgrain: ROM / ANCE / WAS / BORN / x / PaUL / yoRe
Accession Number
2023.338.a-c
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Ruth Margaret Frances Houghton Bequest, 2023
© Romance Was Born
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Gallery location
Not on display

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